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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.84, 1,972.24 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.84, 1,972.24 and 584.22 is: 876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.84 : 1,972.24 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.84/1,972.24 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.84x = 1,972.24 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.84x = 1,152,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,222.05/1,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.32

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